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Cunningham recorded eight points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 202 FT), 13 assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block over 28 minutes during the Pistons' 131-109 win over the 76ers on Thursday.

Cunningham did all of his scoring in the first quarter and sat out the entire fourth frame due to the Pistons' commanding lead. It was the first time in two seasons that Cunningham did not score in double digits, though he led both teams with 13 dimes, a mark he has reached 11 times this season. He has averaged 22.7 points, 11.5 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 threes, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks over 34.8 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

Dieng has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Heat due to an illness. He'll end the night with zero points (0-2 FG) in 14 minutes.

It was clear from the beginning of the game that Dieng wasn't feeling like himself, as he was shut down after failing to record a stat outside of two missed field-goal attempts. This doesn't appear to be a long-term concern for the 2022 first-round pick, who can be considered day-to-day leading up to Saturday's matchup with Atlanta.

Scheierman will start Thursday versus the Thunder.

Scheierman is getting a spot-start due to Jayson Tatum (Achilles) taking a maintenance day. Through 16 starts this season, Scheierman has posted averages of 9.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.9 triples per game.

Pritchard is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Thunder.

Pritchard is getting the start due to Derrick White (knee) being unavailable, and it'll be Jaylen Brown, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta joining Pritchard in the first unit for Thursday's game. As a starter this season, he owns averages of 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.5 three-pointers per game.

Buzelis (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Lakers.

Buzelis entered the day with a probable tag and has since been upgraded to available. He's fresh off a career-high 41-point night Tuesday in a 130-124 overtime victory against Golden State.

Giddey (ankle) will play Thursday night against the Lakers.

As expected, Giddey will shed his probable tag and suit up for Thursday's clash in LA. He's been on an absolute tear lately, racking up three triple-doubles in his last four appearances.

Smith (calf) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Lakers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Smith was tagged as questionable due to a calf issue, but he'll be ready to run the floor Thursday. However, coach Billy Donovan said in his pre-game presser that Smith would likely be held out for the second half of Chicago's back-to-back Friday against the Clippers, per Johnson.

Okoro (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Lakers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Okoro, which could result in Tre Jones returning to the first unit, and there will be more minutes available for Leonard Miller. For now, Okoro should be considered questionable for Friday's meeting with the Clippers.

Williams will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Chet Holmgren (illness) is back after a two-game layoff, so Williams will retreat to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Williams owns averages of 6.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 triples per contest.

Sexton (lower leg) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Sexton was handed a questionable tag after sitting out Tuesday, and the team has determined that he won't suit up Thursday. Leonard Miller should be the beneficiary with Isaac Okoro (knee) and Sexton both sidelined.